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Heather Amery

Heather Amery was born and brought up in Bath, Somerset. Heather has written over a hundred books for children, including alphabet books, science and history books, craft books, classical fairy tales, a series for beginner readers called Farmyard Tales, Bible stories, and Greek Myths. She has also compiled word books, song books, and books of poetry.

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First Thousand words in EnglishI ordered the first book for my Spanish neighbours 8 yr old girl who along with her parents thought it was so good to use alongside the English she is being taught at school. Consequently have ordered the second book for 10 yr old girl who again is using it to help with her English lessons at school. Both sets of parents are so pleased with the layout, the content and the ease with which their children can associate the pictures with the words in English. Needless to say, I have The First Thousand Words in Spanish to help me learn the language.Michael Cook, 7th July 2010

First thousand words in EnglishWonderful - even for children for whom English is a first language. It will expand their vocabulary in a fun and easy way without them even realising it. The pictures are so fascinating that you can look at them time and time again and always spot something new. My daughter loves hunting in the picture for the objects shown around the page, e.g. the ball or the cat. She also sometimes just sits quietly and points at objects she knows and then tries to say the word. Great for a 5 minute quiet time cuddle.Rachel, London, 6th May 2010

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